SUV is backfiring

Tiny
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  • 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
  • 5.3L
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 157,000 MILES
Backfiring blowing the valve cover gasket's out. Combustion fumes in my crank case.
Saturday, October 14th, 2017 AT 11:17 AM

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Tiny
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More information on when the back fire happens, has any work been done on the ignition system? An inlet back fire often is a cross firing ignition or even a burnt inlet valve. Have you done a compression test as yet to prove cylinder integrity?
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Saturday, October 14th, 2017 AT 9:52 PM
Tiny
RENEE L
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Hello AAGINVAB,

If you decide to conduct the compression test yourself here is a link to an article from our site with written step by step instructions, with pictures and video to guide you:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

If you have any questions or need further advice please reply to your post and one of experts will be happy to help you.

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Renee
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Sunday, October 15th, 2017 AT 3:38 PM

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